“Cashless tolling will reduce congestion, improve safety and streamline commutes on these vital arteries, providing much-needed relief to the Rockaway community and ensuring smooth travel during the summer season,” Cuomo said.

Cash and metal tokens will no longer be accepted at either bridge. Motorists with extra bridge tokens will be allowed to redeem them for a refund and will be urged to transition to E-ZPass. Drivers with no E-ZPass will get a bill in the mail.

Cashless tolling is expected to go into operation at every MTA crossing this year.

MTA Interim Executive Director Veronique Hakim says cashless tolls is a good way to attract summer tourism in the Rockaway community.

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It’s already in effect at the Henry Hudson Bridge, and the Battery and Midtown tunnels.

“There is no better way to welcome people to the Rockaways at the start of summer tourism season than to make it easier to get there with cashless tolling,” said MTA Interim Executive Director Veronique Hakim.